Information System Security Officer

Basic Qualifications

• DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (Security +).
• Experience with IS auditing and investigation.
• Practical experience hardening and/or testing Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems, Active Directory, DNS, SQL, and Oracle Databases, IIS and Apache web servers, and network devices, including various switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Hands‑on experience with industry‑standard Information Assurance tools.
• Experience with developing, reviewing and maintaining RMF artifacts.

We are seeking an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to oversee operations at the Palmdale, CA location. As the lead ISSO, you will be responsible for day‑to‑day information system security operations, developing and implementing government‑approved information security procedures, and ensuring compliance with internal Lockheed Martin and customer security requirements.

• Oversee day‑to‑day information system security operations as the lead on all technical security matters within complex environments including auditing the IS, hardware and software implementations and RMF package authorizations.
• Develop and implement government‑approved information security procedures and system security plans for the operation of networked and standalone classified computer systems.
• Carry out technical administration of information systems in accordance with internal Lockheed Martin and customer security requirements, primarily Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Document compliance actions with the ISSM to address non‑compliance in the allotted time frame.
• Coordinate and manage interactions with government accreditation authorities to facilitate and maintain 100% active accreditation status of all Authorization to Operate (ATO).
• Oversee and conduct risk assessments on cybersecurity architecture and perform comprehensive investigations of computer security incidents, collaborating with outside agencies as required.
• Ensure configuration management (CM) for security‑relevant IS software, hardware, and firmware.
• Upkeep, monitor, analyze, and respond to security events.
• Assist and conduct security IS education and training.
• Assist in conducting investigations of computer security violations and incidents.
• Participate in internal/external security audits/inspections; performs risk assessments.
• Communicate, implement and manage a formal Information Security / Information Systems Security Program together with ISSM and Program Security.

Must be a U.S. citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

We offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits to invest in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

• DoD 8140 IAT Level III certification (CASP, CCNP).
• Experience implementing new and complex technologies at multiple classification levels within large environments and at an Enterprise level.
• Practical experience configuring and administering Host‑Based Security System, Splunk and other network monitoring, incident response, and logging tools.
• Familiarity with using Bash/Shell/Ansible to produce hardening scripts and workable knowledge of system scan analysis tools, such as SCAP, to identify system vulnerabilities.
• Experience with Sentris, PITBULL OS, MLSDrive, containers, and various networking products.
• Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Docker, and others.

Onsite full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.